Cast: Rowena Cooper

Direction Andrew Hutton

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Jamie Parker · Aidan McArdle · Alan Yentob

Synopsis Van Gogh: Painted with Words (TV) (2010) is a captivating drama-documentary hosted by Alan Yentob, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh. The film uniquely presents every spoken word through the letters Van Gogh wrote to his...

Direction John Bruce

Cast David Suchet · Hugh Fraser · Philip Jackson · Pauline Moran

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Case of the Missing Will (TV) (1993) follows the renowned detective as he is approached by a gravely ill man who wishes for Poirot to oversee the execution of his forthcoming will. Tragically, the man...

Direction William Nicholson · Judy Jackson · Hugh David · Nikki Stockley

Cast Peter France · Joan Bakewell · Spike Milligan · Jeremy Paxman

Synopsis Everyman (TV Series) (1976) was a thought-provoking British television documentary program that broadcast on BBC One during late-night hours on Sunday evenings from 1977 to 2000. The series frequently delved into profound moral and religious themes, typically presented through compelling...

Direction Graham Evans · Valerie Hanson · Quentin Lawrence · Bill Stewart

Cast Rowena Cooper · Ralph Watson · Edward Woodward · Julia Foster

Synopsis Trapped (1967) is a television series that aired in 1967, consisting of 11 episodes. The show follows the lives of individuals who find themselves in precarious situations, often due to their own actions or circumstances beyond their control. Each episode...

Direction Barry Davis

Cast Rowena Cooper · Kenneth Cranham · Edward Hardwicke · Patricia Heneghan

Synopsis The Bell (TV Miniseries) (1982) is a gripping television miniseries that aired in 1982, consisting of four captivating episodes. The story unfolds in a small, isolated community where a mysterious bell begins to toll ominously. As the bell's chimes grow...

Direction Dennis Potter

Cast Alan Bates · Gina Bellman · Colin Jeavons · Frances Barber

Synopsis Secret Friends (1991) follows the journey of John, a middle-aged illustrator who experiences an anxiety attack during a train journey, plunging him into an existential crisis. As his marital issues intertwine with his vivid fantasies involving prostitutes and call girls,...

Direction Maurice Gran · Laurence Marks · Geoffrey Sax · Graeme Harper

Cast Rik Mayall · Michael Troughton · Marsha Fitzalan · Terence Alexander

Synopsis The New Statesman (TV Series) (1987) aired from 1987 to 1992, spanning four seasons. This British political satire series presents a comedic take on 1980s Conservatism. The show centers around Rik Mayall as Alan B'Stard MP, a cunning and manipulative...

Direction Sydney Lotterby

Cast Ronnie Parker · Richard Beckinsale · Nicholas Lyndhurst · Patricia Brake

Synopsis Going Straight (TV Series) (1978) follows the comedic misadventures of Norman Stanley Fletcher after his release from Slade Prison. Upon returning home, he discovers that his wife has abandoned him and his daughter Ingrid is now engaged to his former...

Direction Patrick Lau · Aisling Walsh · Rodney Bennett · Sarah Hellings

Cast David Rintoul · Annette Crosbie · Ian Bannen · Gordon Reid

Synopsis Doctor Finlay (TV Series) (1993) is a beloved Scottish period drama that aired from 1993 to 1996. The series faithfully brings to life the iconic characters from A.J. Cronin's renowned works, offering viewers a heartwarming and engaging narrative set in...

Direction Andrew Grieve

Cast Roy Marsden · Ian Bannen · Cathryn Harrison · Amanda Root

Synopsis Original Sin (TV) (1997) follows the story of Peverell Press, a venerable London publishing firm with a rich history spanning two centuries. The company undergoes a significant transformation when it is acquired by new leadership. Gerard Etienne, the newly appointed...

Direction Mark Cullingham

Cast Anthony Valentine · Hildegarde Neil · John Wood · Fanny Rowe

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Bob Monkhouse · Peggy Cummins · Kenneth Connor · Eric Barker

Synopsis Dentist in the Chair (1960) follows the comedic misadventures of a burglar who accidentally swipes dentistry equipment instead of his intended target. The thief then attempts to offload the stolen goods to unsuspecting student dentists, leading to a series of...

Direction Les Blair · Robert Young · Robert Bierman · Dewi Humphreys

Cast Alfred Molina · Geraldine James · Timothy West · Sean Bean

Synopsis Screen One (TV Series) (1985) aired from 1985 to 2002, spanning 6 seasons. The series was developed by producer Kenith Trodd, who was part of a 1984 team tasked with exploring how the BBC could compete with Channel Four's innovative...

Direction David Gladwell

Cast Julie Christie · Christopher Guard · Leonie Mellinger · Debbie Hutchings

Synopsis Memoirs of a Survivor (1981) follows the narrative of 'D,' a chronicler living in a society on the brink of collapse. From the safety of her apartment, which serves as both a sanctuary and a prison, she observes the chaos...

Direction Gareth Gwenlan · Sue Bysh

Cast Graham Crowden · Stephanie Cole · Daniel Hill · Janine Duvitski

Synopsis Waiting for God (TV Series) (1990) follows the story of Tom Ballard, a new resident at Bayview Retirement Village. There, he crosses paths with Diana Trent, a spirited elderly woman known for her constant complaints and her strong desire to...